SpilMax Absorbent Testing Results
The SpilMax® range of absorbents have undergone extensive testing to ensure their absorbency and performance. Download the document to see the results of our absorption capacity testing of the SpilMax range of polypropylene absorbents. Test conducted: ASTM F726-06 Name of test: Oil-Absorption-Short Test Purpose of test: ASTM Test Method F726-06 ‘Sorbent Performance of Absorbents’ gives […]
EHS – Where to spend your money?
Environmental, Health and Safety. For a moment I want you to think of OHS, or is that SHE, or EHS…. whatever – workplace safety. It’s the policy that runs in the background inside every organization in Australia, designed to protect all those who venture into the workplace. The policy extends from the cleaners through to […]
Weed Boom to Stop Salvinia Weed
Salvinia weed spreads violently through spring and summer time. A fish passageway installed by DEEDI was quickly being clogged by this noxious weed. Project Overview Date: September 2011 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Features Summary Boom Length: 45m length with 300mm skirt depth Boom Material: Heavy Duty Elvaloy Float: Closed Cell PE Foam Ballast: 6mm galvanised […]
Having algae or noxious weed problems?
Chatoyer Weed and Debris Booms can be used to control waterways if you’re having algae or noxious weed problems. Weed Booms are fabricated using a superior horticulture grade material for durable filtration. It is designed to control all noxious weed and rubbish in any aquatic environment whilst allowing water and marine life to continue to […]
Spills in retail centres – what you need to know
Do retails centres require spill kits? To answer this question, let’s, as an example, look at a major retail centre, or any area where the public visit in volume and public areas are managed by the (centre) management. In retail terms, risk management is a very complex animal. There are many different risk areas in […]
Floating Baffles for a Brine Pond
Supply, delivery and install of a floating baffle system to increase retention times within the brine pond. Project Overview Date: August, 2011 Location: Spring Gully, Queensland, Australia Features Summary Boom Length: 150m Boom Material: UV Resistant 900gsm PVC Float: Closed Cell PE Foam Ballast: 8mm Galvanised Chain Project Summary Spring Gully is a coal seam […]
Spill Control Products for Leightons During Sydney Motorway Upgrade
Chatoyer Environmental advised Leightons on the best spill response and site environmental protection products to meet their requirements. Project Overview Date: January 2011 – ongoing Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Features Summary Materials used: SpilMax Marine Spill Kits (for application during bridging works) SpilMax General Purpose Spill Kits (for road works & hydraulic spill control) […]
Environmental risks facing the Mining industry
Chatoyer understands the environmental risks facing the mining industry. To assist your environmental protection efforts, we have compiled a list of potential risks facing your industry and corresponding product solutions to help your organisation protect its environment. ON-SHORE MINING RISKS Do you operate hydraulic equipment or machinery? Issue: Any hydraulic equipment has the potential to […]
Unsure which absorbent type to choose?
Watch this instructional video for guidance on which SpilMax absorbents to choose in the event of a spill incident occuring at your workplace.
How do you dispose of spilled liquids and contaminated waste?
How Do You Dispose of Workplace Spills and Contaminated Waste? A very important facet of your waste disposal policy should include the classification of waste. DECC (Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water) or as it is now called Office of Environment and Heritage, sets out the rules for waste classification guidelines through various documents […]
